“MOTIVATION IS FLEETING, DISCIPLINE IS LASTING” – Matt Jones I watched this YouTube video interview recently by Tom Bileu and Mel Robbins below about how motivation is garbage. I agree with her impact theory that explains how there is a short five second window where we need to act before our brain comes up with

By: Matt Jones, BS For those of you that have been in attendance the last two weeks, you have seen specific changes to the themes and structures of our Strength and Conditioning program. Being a wellness based facility, our staff wants to cater and foster a well rounded regimen to fit the needs of any

By Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD I see lots of advertisements and promotions that promise amazing results from supplements that range from shakes to pills and powders. The diet industry is a $60 billion per year industry and most of the products do not work or have negative side effects. It is so easy to

By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD What you eat is important, but when you eat it is also something you need to think about. Whether you are trying to get leaner or perform at your best in your sport or workout, timing is a huge factor in your results. I work with a lot of

By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD As a nutrition and exercise professional, I talk to people about their bodies pretty much every day. Weight loss is one of the most common reason people come work with us, so naturally, the scale is always a dominant feature when tracking progress. I see all too often that

I believe a body weight squat in correct form is extremely important for sports performance and injury prevention. It is also a life skill that you do every day when you pick something up off the floor from a standing position. If you are performing many squats throughout the day incorrectly, it is eventually going

Women: Why You Should Lift Heavy Things Part 2: Confidence/Body Image Stress relief/Mental health Lifting for women has it’s many benefits, including the two we touched on last time related to the increased rate of the metabolism (therefore more efficient function and fuel usage) as well as the positive effects it has on bone and

Have you ever read a book that made a big impact on you? If you know me, you have probably heard me talk about the book Love Does by Bob Goff. It’s way up there on my list of favorite reads, but the reason I love it is that it inspires me. It inspires me

By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD Happy 2018! The new year is a great time to evaluate your priorities and make goals. However, the reality is that most people don’t keep their resolutions for more than a couple of months! There are many reasons why this happens-maybe you lose momentum, or can’t realistically keep the

The four main components of fitness training are cardio, strength, stretching, and balance. Of those, the latter two are often overlooked. Cardio and strength training are obviously very important for developing a strong and healthy body. However, overdoing those and skimping on stretching and balance can lead to muscle tightness, imbalance and asymmetry, eventually leading